The coffee drink made with espresso and steamed milk, often served in a tall glass, is a latte.
A latte, or caffè latte, originated from the Italian tradition of combining coffee and hot milk. Its usual structure is one or more shots of espresso topped with a larger amount of steamed milk, creating a milder and milkier drink than many other espresso beverages. The milk is often finished with a thin layer of microfoam, which allows baristas to create latte art.
The glass helps distinguish a latte from a cappuccino, which is traditionally served in a smaller cup with a thicker foam layer. A latte macchiato can cause another mix-up: it is primarily steamed milk marked with espresso, while a standard latte begins with espresso and adds steamed milk. In Italy, ordering simply “latte” means milk, so visitors generally need to say “caffè latte.”